International Rescue Committee
Communications Manager
International Rescue Committee, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741
Job Overview
Reporting to the Communications Advisor for CRRD, and working closely with other key CRRD colleagues, the Communications Manager will play a lead role in implementing the CRRD Internal Communications Plan, creating and updating functional knowledge sharing mechanisms, and supporting communications needs across pillars of the wider department. The role requires outstanding interpersonal, communications, and project management skills, the ability to balance long-term strategic initiatives with urgent requests, and a commitment to inclusion and representation across an internationally dispersed department and organization. Major Responsibilities
Internal Communications Planning, Development, and Products (80%) Strategic Planning Together with the CRRD Communications Advisor and the Strategy and Planning Leads for CRRD pillars, support the implementation of a coherent and effective departmental internal communications plan, leveraging a range of channels to reach diverse IRC target audiences. Facilitate horizontal communication for the Technical Excellence, Program Delivery, Awards Management, and Emergencies pillars, aligning pillar communications with department-wide strategic priorities. Development and Dissemination Manage the advancement and delivery of key departmental resources and materials. Identify priorities for CRRD-related content and information sharing, and create a library of adaptable and accessible resources. Track coherence with resource development by other CRRD teams. Oversee the design and dissemination of a departmental newsletter and the maintenance of knowledge management platforms such as RescueNet pages and Box folders. Establish content governance, develop standard methodologies for upkeep, and define metrics to assess channel efficiency based on user feedback. Devise innovative visual representations and other materials for high-profile presentations and documents for IRC leadership and partners. Coordination and Support for Senior Leadership Communications Needs (10%) Support internal communications for Senior Leadership field visits, focusing on elevating country profiles and country-led outputs in line with IRC strategy. Prepare briefing materials and outputs, and leverage partnerships to publish content. Flexible Communications Support and/or Project Management (10%) Provide communications support for various departments with urgency and timeliness, sharing updates with leaders and stakeholders, creating situation reports, and establishing channels for emergency response updates as needed. Position Reports to:
Communications Advisor, CRRD Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with approximately 3-5 years of professional experience. Strong communications experience in a large organization with multi-cultural, international audiences. Excellent oral and written communications skills (English), strong proofreading, and the ability to convey information visually and in writing. Demonstrated project management experience with multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and with flexibility to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise across departments in a multi-cultural environment. Service-oriented and flexible, with a commitment to supporting in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Advanced design vision and graphics skills preferred; experience with Canva, InDesign, or similar. Video editing capacities preferred (e.g., Canva, Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro). French, Arabic, or other IRC language skills are an advantage. Compensation
Compensation ranges are based on factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers reflect work location and the candidate’s experience and skills. US Pay Range:
$67,000 – $76,000 UK Pay Range:
£38,126 – £44,481 Professional Standards
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles of the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct: Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. The IRC enforces policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting wrongdoing. The organization is committed to creating a safe environment and to taking corrective action when harm occurs. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Benefits and EEO
In the US, benefits include: sick days, holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, FSA, a 403b retirement plan with matching, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Reporting to the Communications Advisor for CRRD, and working closely with other key CRRD colleagues, the Communications Manager will play a lead role in implementing the CRRD Internal Communications Plan, creating and updating functional knowledge sharing mechanisms, and supporting communications needs across pillars of the wider department. The role requires outstanding interpersonal, communications, and project management skills, the ability to balance long-term strategic initiatives with urgent requests, and a commitment to inclusion and representation across an internationally dispersed department and organization. Major Responsibilities
Internal Communications Planning, Development, and Products (80%) Strategic Planning Together with the CRRD Communications Advisor and the Strategy and Planning Leads for CRRD pillars, support the implementation of a coherent and effective departmental internal communications plan, leveraging a range of channels to reach diverse IRC target audiences. Facilitate horizontal communication for the Technical Excellence, Program Delivery, Awards Management, and Emergencies pillars, aligning pillar communications with department-wide strategic priorities. Development and Dissemination Manage the advancement and delivery of key departmental resources and materials. Identify priorities for CRRD-related content and information sharing, and create a library of adaptable and accessible resources. Track coherence with resource development by other CRRD teams. Oversee the design and dissemination of a departmental newsletter and the maintenance of knowledge management platforms such as RescueNet pages and Box folders. Establish content governance, develop standard methodologies for upkeep, and define metrics to assess channel efficiency based on user feedback. Devise innovative visual representations and other materials for high-profile presentations and documents for IRC leadership and partners. Coordination and Support for Senior Leadership Communications Needs (10%) Support internal communications for Senior Leadership field visits, focusing on elevating country profiles and country-led outputs in line with IRC strategy. Prepare briefing materials and outputs, and leverage partnerships to publish content. Flexible Communications Support and/or Project Management (10%) Provide communications support for various departments with urgency and timeliness, sharing updates with leaders and stakeholders, creating situation reports, and establishing channels for emergency response updates as needed. Position Reports to:
Communications Advisor, CRRD Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with approximately 3-5 years of professional experience. Strong communications experience in a large organization with multi-cultural, international audiences. Excellent oral and written communications skills (English), strong proofreading, and the ability to convey information visually and in writing. Demonstrated project management experience with multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and with flexibility to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise across departments in a multi-cultural environment. Service-oriented and flexible, with a commitment to supporting in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Advanced design vision and graphics skills preferred; experience with Canva, InDesign, or similar. Video editing capacities preferred (e.g., Canva, Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro). French, Arabic, or other IRC language skills are an advantage. Compensation
Compensation ranges are based on factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers reflect work location and the candidate’s experience and skills. US Pay Range:
$67,000 – $76,000 UK Pay Range:
£38,126 – £44,481 Professional Standards
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles of the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct: Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. The IRC enforces policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting wrongdoing. The organization is committed to creating a safe environment and to taking corrective action when harm occurs. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Benefits and EEO
In the US, benefits include: sick days, holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, FSA, a 403b retirement plan with matching, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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